Ian Richardson
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To Play the King is a 1993 BBC television serial and the second part of the House of Cards trilogy. Directed by Paul Seed, the serial was based on Michael Dobbs' 1993 novel of the same name and adapted for television by Andrew Davies.
A TV mini series based on Michael Dobbs' novel, starring Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart, a ruthless Conservative Prime Minister who faces a liberal King and a tough election. Watch the episodes, cast, reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
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- 1996-10-08
- Drama
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To Play the King. Season 1. Ian Richardson returns as conspirator extraordinaire, Francis Urquhart. Urquhart is pitched into Government with a fantastically slim majority and a hatred of his King who is far too liberal. But the King fights back and dirty... 127 IMDb 8.3 1996 4 episodes. X-Ray TV-PG.
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A four-part drama about a fictional king and his prime minister, based on the House of Cards trilogy. Watch the episodes online or on TV to see how they clash over the future of the monarchy.
Watch Ian Richardson as Francis Urquhart, the master manipulator and Prime Minister, face a new king who challenges his agenda. To Play the King is a sequel to House of Cards, a nail-biting drama with some violence and sex references.
To Play the King. Season 1. Ian Richardson is back as master manipulator, Francis Urquhart in this nail-biting political thriller. Urquhart is now Prime Minister but a new king turns out to be a threat. 1993 4 episodes. NR. Drama. Free 7-day trial of BritBox, auto renews at £5.99/month. Watch with BritBox.
